Brothers: A Play In Five Acts (1843)

The Brothers: A Play In Five Acts is a dramatic work written by Thomas Smelt in 1843. The play follows the story of two brothers, each with their own distinct personalities and aspirations. The elder brother, Edward, is a successful businessman who is arrogant and self-centered, while the younger brother, Charles, is a sensitive and artistic soul who struggles to find his place in the world. As the play unfolds, the brothers' relationship is tested by a series of events, including a romantic rivalry and a family tragedy. Through their struggles, the brothers come to realize the importance of family and the need to overcome their differences in order to find happiness and fulfillment. The play is notable for its exploration of themes such as ambition, jealousy, and the bonds of brotherhood, and is considered a classic of 19th-century English drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.